unfree

adjective

Definition of unfreenext
as in dependent

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Recent Examples of unfree People in unfree countries want the help, need the help, of people in free countries. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024 Uganda’s 2021 presidential election is shaping up to be as unfree and unfair as ever. — Bobi Wine, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2021 His economy required no intervention of an authoritarian state to be coercive and unfree. — Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 29 June 2024 The dynamics of this unfair, unfree election illuminate the nature of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unstable authoritarianism and its precarious future. — Nate Schenkkan, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2019 See All Example Sentences for unfree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfree
  1. dependent
  2. subject
  3. nonautonomous
  4. enslaved
Adjective
  • StubHub’s business is therefore very dependent on demand.
    — Ethan Millman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Some Latin American countries are economically dependent on China.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of dependent
Adjective
  • The essay, about a subject Hedva hadn’t previously confronted in their work, was reposted all over the internet, translated into 11 languages, and became a core part of the artist’s practice.
    — Emily McDermott, ARTnews.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • First task: create 5 subject lines that spark curiosity without being clickbait.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of subject
Adjective
  • Burnout now consumes American physicians, who are overworked, nonautonomous and adrift without help.
    — Aaron Rothstein, wsj.com, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The absence of access for nonautonomous conferences like the American Athletic Conference has also been a point of contention.
    — Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 14 May 2021
Definition of nonautonomous
Adjective
  • When Thompson married, his new wife brought enslaved workers with her, including Rit Green.
    — Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The company's production lines were partially staffed by enslaved people from concentration camps, according to its website.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of enslaved

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“Unfree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfree. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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